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2007-06-13 Inquiry And Investigation - part 3 43:33
Donald Rothberg
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We continue exploring the nature and methods of inquiry, the freshness, openness, interest and energy it can bring to practice. We explore (1) mindfulness – based inquiry, (2) deep listening, (3) working with teachings (here particularly the Four Noble Truths and Precepts), (4) radical questions and (5) deconstructing fixed beliefs, with more time on numbers 3 – 5.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Monday and Wednesday Talks

2007-03-09 Opening Talk Woman's Retreat 47:58
Christina Feldman
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A Background to this practice of Insight Meditation, Precepts, Beginning Instruction
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Women In Meditation

2006-05-20 8 Precepts 65:46
Ajahn Sumedho
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Amaravati Monastery :  10 Day Retreat

2006-04-23 Dhamma Wings 7:47
Ayya Medhanandi
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Practice means we keep trying to purify the mind and strengthen our commitment to the precepts. There is no failure – we just begin again and again until we find our Dhamma wings. A short talk given during a Theravada Buddhist Community (TBC) retreat in Toronto.
Toronto Theravada Buddhist Community (TBC)

2006-01-10 Living an Ethical Life 46:01
Rodney Smith
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Pick one of the Five Precepts (refrain from killing, refrain from taking what is not offered, refrain from distorted or harsh speech, refrain from sexual misconduct, and refrain from drugs or drink which cloud the mind) for study this week. This training is intended to heighten your awareness of both the gross and subtle forms of disconnection within that precept. Make a point to examine the subtle areas very carefully. For instance, wise speech might apply to self-beliefs such as your projections, self-doubt, and unworthiness. Refraining from taking life might include any dismissive or negating behavior to another. Refraining from sexual misconduct could imply using flirtation or sexuality in a manipulative or deceitful manner. Refraining from drugs and drink could include caffeine and sugar. Remember the precepts are not meant to foster a sense of failure but to point to a more connected view of life.
Seattle Insight Meditation Society

2005-09-30 Morning Instructions with Q & A 60:56
Joseph Goldstein
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awareness of thought and images, taking of eight precepts
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Three Month Retreat - Part 1

2005-04-22 Co-Dependency And Delusion 67:03
Arinna Weisman
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Delusion seduces us into thinking we are dependent on people, material objects or pleasant experiences for our happiness. Renunciation and the practice of the precepts bring us to the peace we are.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2005-01-28 Practicing the Ethical Precepts 41:53
Donald Rothberg
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2004-10-12 Three-Fold Training For Liberation 58:27
Christopher Titmuss
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It is a very limited view to regard ethics (Sila) as five precepts. The authentic ethic is to stay true to vision and the meditative concentration to stay connected with noble wisdom.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2004-10-09 Explanation of 8 Precepts 18:16
Carol Wilson
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Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

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